Use of the Term Mexica

Technically we are not all Mexica (Aztec) or Maya. In fact very few, if any, can actually trace their lineage back to being a Tenochca. We are comprised of numerous Indigenous nations throughout the Southwest U.S., Mexico, and Central America. I use the word “Mexica” to refer to the collective of Mexican area oriented Indigenous peoples or what some call Meso-American. The use of the word Mexica on this site is not meant to imply that “We are all Mexica” or that we should adopt the Mexica term for nationalistic reasons. However, the colonization of the Mexican area Indigenous nations was a systematic process. Therefore, it is felt that the rebuilding of our self knowledge has to be done in a systematic manner. Most Mexicans and Central Americans know extremely little of their Indigenous heritage and need a point from which to grasp, this is the purpose of employing “Mexica” as a catch-all term. Once a basic spiritual, philosophical, and historical base has been established it will serve as a healthy home base for one to venture into deeper knowledge and relationship with their specific Indigenous nation or tribe. There’s a saying: “You can’t get there from here.”

Where Did You Get These Teachings?

The majority of the “Main Teachings” shared here are influenced from various Elders I’ve worked with, Book Studies, Native Ceremonies, and Meditations. These teachings were shared to me by teachers who expressed them to me. Everything shared on this site are teachings and perspectives that have been filtered through my personal experience, open heart, and critical thinking mind. I only share what I have experienced for myself and have found to be of practical value. All of these Mexica concepts and indigenous teachings, whether oral or written, have been put into practice and test in my own life. These teachings have been found to be good, practical, and truthful for the pursuit of healing our communities and creating a beautiful future for Ndgns people and other like hearted people. I dont put myself out there in that way but, I often receive requests for advice regarding things indigenous. Be it spiritual, social, or philosophical— that is an additional reason this site was created. There is no claiming to be an expert or being a person of any special status or association. I am still just a student of life, still falling on my ass, still being corrected and humbled by my ancestors, elders, and peers. I am just embracing and stepping to what i feel is being asked of me by the Giver of life..to share knowledge and conclusions from the experience of my heart, mind, eyes, ears. To put them together as best as eye know and can express.

How Do We Live?

Many sites share academic information on history and “how things were” but very rarely do these sites or Mexica organizations share knowledge of Philosophies and Ways to Live applicable to today’s scenarios and dynamics. Anyone can learn Indigenous History, wear Native clothing, and Act the part, but I firmly believe that being Mexica (Indigenous) is defined by the Respectful Relationships we have and nurture with all our relatives and aspects of life. Just because one has many Indigenous stones doesn’t mean they have the wisdom to architect the sacred temples.